Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Don’t miss the Eastwood City – Q.C. New Year Countdown to 2012 on December 31, 6PM at the Eastwood Mall Open Park. Witness performances of the Philippine All Stars, Billy Crawford, Urbanation, Amber Davis, The Dawn and Mr. Pure Energy – Gary Valenciano.

Start your year right with a grand fireworks display at and our dazzling star drop at exactly 12 midnight.

2. Simply bring your unit for trade-in (working or defective) to the preferred NEO showroom to avail a brand new NEO Basic B5702, B5125 notebook or B3510 netbookat discounted price. Traded-in NEO laptops get a discount of Php10,000 while non-NEO laptops get Php8,000 off for B5702 or B5125. Traded-in NEO or non-NEO laptops get a discount of Php4,000 off for B3510.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

For every single receipt purchase of PhP1,500 at any National Book Store and Powerbooks branch from November 20, 2011 – January 20, 2012 using Allied Bank-issued MasterCard, including PNB MasterCard, customer is entitled to one (1) raffle entry.

Customer must present his official receipt to the customer service representative to get his raffle ticket/s. Receipts will be stamped CLAIMED upon release of the raffle ticket/s.

Deadline of submission of entries will be at store closing on January 15, 2012. Raffle draw will be on Jan. 27, 2012.

Friday, December 23, 2011

Tropical Storm Washi (locally known as “Sendong”) which hit Northern Mindanao over the weekend, caused massive flooding, flashfloods and landslides, resulting in the death of over 1,000 people. Some 285,000 people have been displaced, many of whom are taking refuge with relatives or in makeshift structures.

The World Food Programme (WFP) is responding to the Philippine Government’s request for international support and is mobilizing to assist 220,000 of the most vulnerble persons, many of whom have limited access to nutritious food and clean drinking water.

Augmenting government’s relief efforts, WFP assistance, at the initial phase of the response, focuses on providing fortified ready-to-eat foods as well as logistics support to the Philippine government and humanitarian agencies.

Make things happen, we should do our part in helping and making this Christmas more bearable for them.

The holidays are just around the corner and it’s time to spruce up your wardrobe and what better time to visit Converse to check out some fun fashion finds than now?

Converse may be known for its shoes, but what many don’t see is that, a Converse store is more than what you see on the fore front. Behind it is fashion and class like no other

Sporty clothes need not be relegated to just a trip to the gym or just attire fit for outdoor activities as they can be great for casual days as well. A touch of layer can make an outfit standout even more, and jackets are perfect for the task, and definitely the seasonal cool. Clothes for him are not really just for the men in your life, as women can certainly make it look quite appealing. Knowing how to accessorize can definitely make any outfit winter-ready and great too for date nights and snuggling with your honey.

With the right accessories, an eye for unusual combinations, confidence and a great attitude, you can work wonders with the simplest of styles. Try your hand at being your own stylist with Converse apparel and accessories and don’t forget to drop by our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/conversephilippines) and our website www.converse.com.ph for the coolest finds!

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

This promo is open to all Globe Telecom, Touch Mobile, Smart Communications, Talk N' Text and Sun Cellular subscribers, new members of redtag.ph and existing members. Entries will be accepted from December 1, 2011 to January 31, 2012, 11:59 PM.

A 6-night twin sharing hotel accommodation with daily buffet breakfast; entrance fees to all the tours.

Carnival tickets on FRISA sector 9 area for two (2) days.

Roundtrip limousine services to and from the airport and during the parade days, both with an English speaking tour guide.

Winner will be provided with a USD1000.00 pocket money or USD500 per person.

Purchase any pair of Ipanema Slippers (Ipanema or Ipanema Gisele Bundchen) from any participating store nationwide. Buyer will be given a printed promo code by the participating outlets' merchandiser or cashier upon purchase during the promo duration. Go to www.facebook.com/IpanemaPhilippines to join the promotion.

The Promotion is open to all principal and supplementary card holders of Visa Debit, Credit, Prepaid and Electron cards issued in the Philippines and abroad and registered at www.jollibeedelivery.com.

An electronic raffle entry will be generated for every P250 worth of purchase. A single purchase can generate multiple entries (P1000 worth of single purchase will generate 4 electronic raffle entries).

Find out more HERE. Promo is from 26 September 2011 to 25 September 2012.

100 years of innovation: Whirlpool celebrates a legacy of quality home appliances

One of the most significant milestones for Whirlpool, the country’s leading manufacturer and marketer of quality home appliances, came when it recently celebrated its 100th year anniversary.

Hosted by Ms. Tessa Prieto-Valdez, a night of thanksgiving and celebration was recently held at the grand ballroom of Edsa Shangri-La Hotel Manila wherein Whirlpool took the opportunity to thank and give back to the people who have supported and trusted the brand for the past 100 years.

“Our aim is to bring Whirlpool to every home not only here in the Philippines but also to the whole world. We want to bring ease and comfort to every family everywhere through our products,” said Blanco Wong, managing director of Whirlpool Southeast Asia, during the festivities.

Even before coming to the Philippines in 1992, Whirlpool has become among the very few brands Filipinos trust. It has been Whirlpool’s passion to make home life better, which drove them to constantly develop innovative home appliances worldwide.

Every P1,000 single or accumulated receipt entitles you to a raffle entry enabling you to join the raffle. Prizes will be 3 winners for 1-year supply of pizzas, 2 winners for 6 months supply and 10 winners for 1 month supply.

So dine in with your friends and family, and who know you might just be eating Papa John's Pizza next year all for FREE!!

Thursday, December 15, 2011

If there is one thing you must do this weekend. Make it a trip to the cinemas or better yet make it to your IMAX theater. It may costs you a few more bucks but the scenes, the views and the stunning clarity + the crisp clear sounds, make it all worth your buck!

I have had the chance to watch an advance screening of Mission Impossible : Ghost Protocol on IMAX, and I am definitely blown away! As you should know, Mission Impossible is an action packed movie. Expect big explosions, stunning special effects, chases, beautiful locations, and high flying stunts.

This may be a movie of many firsts, the first to ever shoot a scene outside of The Burj in Dubai, a first major explosion of the Kremlin (of course this is CGI), a first with so many comedic scenes, and I would say a first where almost all tech used is new and not from other movies.

Ethan Hunt, an IMF agent played by no other than Tom Cruise, makes a comeback with this unbelievably cool movie. Blamed for the explosion at the Kremlin, and after being disavowed by the IMF, he must make haste to clear his name and stop the world from a nuclear holocaust from a nuclear war extremist. This is the second time Cruise has worked with JJ Abrams on the Mission Impossible movies, and I would say they make a perfect team. As an added bonus, do you know that you will be watching Mission Impossible : Ghost Protocol one week ahead from its US release or moreover the rest of the world?

Now showing at your favorite movie houses. Watch it in IMAX, and see the difference. As rumored there is supposed to be a preview of The New Batman movie, but as is has not yet been attached to the movie yet, so I would expect it to be attached when the US release is up. Another reason to watch it again. See you at the movies.

Up for grabs:
- a 3D/2N stay an Malberry Suites in Cagayan de Oro with white water rafting for 4
- 9 winners of PSP 3 console.

Submit a photo of being ready to take on that Minute Main Pulpy Rush and get to win that fabulous vacation package for 4. The more ready you are the more chances of winning. You can join as much as you want but you can only win once.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

CONTEST ALERT! Win a Grubbies item of your choice just by telling us why you need one in your life.

Mechanics:
1. On our Facebook Wall, tell us why you need Grubbies in your life.
Include the photo of the item you want to own. 2. Tag three friends and invite them to join.
3. And that's it! Winner gets Grubbies!

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Promo is from Nov. 21 to December 20, 2011. Buy a Starter Plug-it, a Power Plug-it, a pocket wifi, a Rocket Plug-it or a ZTE tablet, Register your entry HERE and if chosen, the buyer and the receiver will both get a prize!

This Christmas season, give the gift of Cherry. Cherry Mobile that is! From your basic phones, TV phones, QWERTY phones, dual sim phones, triple sim phones, and everything else that you may need. From Android phones to Android Tablets, Dual Core smart phones and everything else under the sun. You will find the perfect Cherry just for you.

Get them this Christmas at great prices with FREEBIES to match, perfect for the holiday season. Don't say I did not tell you. Go get one now! And have a Merry Cherry Christmas! Click on the poster to enlarge.

Wanting to travel all your life, but the costs of travel is just too steep a price? Then hear this out! Philippine Airlines (PAL) will launch today (14 December 2011) its biggest, longest and most exciting international and domestic ticket sale for the year titled “12 days of Christmas.”

PAL is offering giveaway rates for all its international and domestic destinations for the next 12 days starting December 14 until December 26. Travel period is from January 10 to March 15, 2012. All tickets will earn double miles under PAL’s Mabuhay Miles program.

PAL will also offer daily surprise “add ons” or “sweeteners” like say on the 1st day promo is double mileage points and so on and so forth. Passengers are advised to watch out for daily announcements on print, radio, the PAL website and Facebook for the latest updates on freebies. Seats are limited and are on sale on a “first come, first served basis”.

Fast track your way to a Starbucks 2012 planner! If you already have 14 stickers to your promo cards, you can now claim your Starbucks 2012 planner!!! This anniversary treat is on until Dec. 15, 2011 midnight. So you got 2 whole days to get up to 14 stickers and get your Starbucks 2012 Planner.

What's great is you can even combine 2 cards to get to that 14 stickers to your promo card. Remember excess of 14 stickers to your promo card will be forfeited.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

I just loved their Halo-halo ahh, Yes the good old days. I guess it shows how old I am, but seriously not that old, but I do know where one of the best halo-halo in town is. But did you know they also served the best ice creams in town! So join the contest and win a great deal of GC's and great deal of Milkyway ice cream!!

To get to win these fabulous prizes! Just Register to Reader's Digest, refer some friends to be part of Reader's Digest and stand a chance to win an Ipad2 or a chance to win Canon S115 cameras. The more the merrier and the more chances of winning!!

Friday, December 9, 2011

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf regular Ice Blended drinks for only P50.00

Are you by chance in the vicinity of Roxas Boulevard from Dec. 10 - 17, If not? Then I suggest you make your schedules to pass by Roxas Boulevard as you can have your favorite drink form The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf for only P50.00. Yes you read that right! Right in the middle of the metro where all things happen!!

Set to open its doors in a new location right across the American Embassy, the new The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf® on Roxas Boulevard will be ready to serve everyone with their specialty coffees and teas beginning December 10. The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf® has been serving up a full selection of internationally-acclaimed signature blends to Filipinos for 8 years now.

“We’ve decided to open a branch along Roxas Boulevard to cater to the growing demands for the brand in the area,” shares Walden Chu, President of The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf®. “Our goal at The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf® always has and will be to provide Filipinos with the best coffee and tea available out there."

Located in Avenue of the Arts along Roxas Boulevard, the new The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® shop is nestled amid a quintessentially Filipino setting that boasts of historic architectural structures and the world famous Manila Bay -- allowing everyone to enjoy their perfect cup of The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf® drink while enjoying the sunset.

In line with its debut, The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf® branch in Avenue of the Arts will be holding a special promotion that will run from December 10-17, 2011. During the promo period, customers can come to the store from 12:30 to 1:30 in the afternoon and purchase the Regular Mocha, Vanilla and Caramel Ice Blended Drinks for only Php 50.00Like this post? Subscribe to Manila Life by Email Like Manila Life on Facebook to be updated.

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